Senior Administrator

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Administrator based out of our New York office.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

At Fitch Ratings, credit analysts play a pivotal role in moving markets, as quality credit analysis is the lifeblood of our organization. With a legacy of over a century, our unique approach to credit ratings offers unmatched opportunities for professional growth. Embracing a “challenger mindset,” you'll join a team dedicated to innovating service to our clients. Our people-driven analysis thrives on collaboration across all levels and locations, surpassing traditional financial modeling. Lastly, as part of our global community, you'll find inspiration, challenge, and support, with ample opportunities for visibility and influence in the global financial marketplace.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Administrator based out of our New York office to support the Structured Finance – Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Group. We are looking for a proactive, team-oriented and detail-focused administrator who brings an energetic, organized approach to our growing and successful analytical team. In this role, you will serve as the central administrative backbone of the ABS Group, primarily supporting the Managing Director and Senior Directors while also partnering closely with analysts and team members across all sectors. You will work hand-in-hand with sector leaders to understand each team's unique priorities, workflows, and upcoming demands. We are looking for act as a trusted operational partner who connects the dots across the group.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Calendar & Travel Coordination: Proactively manage calendars for senior ABS team leaders, schedule rating committee meetings, originator and servicer review sessions, and investor calls. Arrange domestic and international travel logistics for on-site originator/servicer visits, which typically occur every 12 to 18 months per issuer.
• Provide Comprehensive Administrative Support: Handle expense reports, internal communications, onboarding logistics for new team members, and day-to-day administrative needs with a "nothing is too small" attitude. Maintain and update the team's FX pages with current criteria, published reports, and internal resources.

• Sector Leader Partnership & Support: Proactively schedule regular check-ins with sector leaders across the ABS sub-sectors to develop a deep understanding of each sector's unique priorities and needs. Use these conversations to tailor administrative support and identify recurring pain points. Develop sector-specific solutions that address each team's distinct goals and rhythms, serving as a true operational partner.

• Coordinate Originator & Servicer Review Logistics: Support the scheduling and preparation of originator and servicer review meetings, including coordinating agendas, compiling background materials, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
• Pipeline & Rating Activity Tracking: Collect and help track pipeline and rating activity reports across the ABS Group, maintaining organized logs of upcoming new issuances. Develop creative dashboards, visual summaries, or reporting tools that give the team an at-a-glance view of deal flow, rating actions, and key performance trends.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Projects: Independently manage administrative projects that may require input from multiple stakeholders—such as criteria update rollouts, team training sessions, or conference participation—ensuring timely completion at exceptional standards without constant supervision.
• Take Initiative & Solve Problems: Demonstrate independence and creativity by proactively resolving scheduling conflicts, anticipating team needs, and continuously seeking more efficient ways to support the group's workflow.
• Assist with Team Events & Culture Building: Step into office social events and team-building responsibilities as needed, bringing organization, collaboration, and energy to the workspace.

You May be a Good Fit if You Have:

• College degree, graduate of a recognized secretarial school, or relevant work experience.  

• Developed expertise in the field, with five or more years administrative experience. 

• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interface at all levels of the organization. 

• Thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervising personnel, coworkers, and business professionals. 
• This role requires you to be in the office 3 days a week.
• Flexibility and capability to multitask and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills paired with a keen eye for detail.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Ability and willingness to learn new tasks and software as required. 

• Ability to recognize and provide solutions or referrals to problems arising from day-to-day activities of group. 

• Ability to project a positive, concerned image to clients and coworkers. 

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals.
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing.
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself from them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $70,000 and $85,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. 

For more information, please visit our websites:    

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com 

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